Our schools

Discover the specialist schools that make BIMM a truly modern university for the creative industries

As a BIMM University student, you’ll benefit from a range of unique collaborative opportunities across music, film, performing arts and creative technology, developing skills you will take into your future creative careers.

BIMM University comprises the acclaimed BIMM Music Institute, Screen and Film School, Performers College, Institute for Contemporary Theatre and Northern Ballet School. Wherever you choose to study, your school will be fitted out with industry-standard facilities, and you’ll be supported by expert lecturers with the knowledge and experience to take your talent further.

BIMM Music Institute
Europe’s largest, most connected music institute

BIMM opens the doors to the music industry. We encourage creative freedom, provide real-world industry experiences, and build a community across our eight campuses in the UK, Ireland and Germany. BIMM Institute music courses equip you with the best tools and expertise required to develop a fulfilling and sustainable music industry career.

Institute for Contemporary Theatre
Performing arts training that is relevant and contemporary

ICTheatre is at the cutting edge of performing arts training, delivering unique pathways and industry-relevant degree courses in Brighton and Manchester. We don’t just expect our students to get work – we want you to create your own, so all training is underpinned by entrepreneurship. Individuality is key – at ICTheatre, we see you.

Screen and Film School
Turning passionate creatives into industry professionals

At Screen and Film School, we invite you to unleash your creativity, be inspired and become industry-ready in a dedicated community where if you have a vision, you can make a scene. We have three exceptional schools in the creative hubs of Birmingham, Brighton and Manchester – making us a mighty force in the UK film and media world.

Performers College
Elite theatre and performing arts training

Established over 30 years ago, Performers College offers elite performing arts training. At our two campuses in Birmingham and Essex, we have the expertise to ensure that students embrace their individuality, fulfil their ambitions and reach their potential. Our diverse student destinations speak for themselves, this really is ‘the place to be'.

Northern Ballet School
Classical ballet and musical theatre training

Partnered with ICTheatre Manchester, Northern Ballet School is an international centre of excellence in training for classical ballet and musical theatre. Everyone here works together to help our students become the performers the global theatre-dance industry demands: artistically accomplished, technically skilled, well-educated and confident.

BIMM University Berlin
BIMM University Berlin is a branch of BIMM University in the UK

BIMM University Berlin is a creative arts educational institution that offers English-taught Bachelor’s, CertHE and Master’s degree programmes in the worlds of music, film, acting and video games. Our aim is to prepare students for successful, sustainable and international creative industry careers and to connect students from all over the world to the heart of a global creative hub.

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